The invention relates to the screening of an unreported strain of thraustochytrid - SC1 producing significant amounts of Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and also accumulate their respective intermediate fatty acids in addition to DHA. This organism has been isolated from the backwaters of Goa by Pollen Baiting method. The fatty acid profile and the 18S ribosomal sequences of each of this organism has been disclosed indicating its molecular phylogeny. The organism on further study can be very significant for their utilization in the commercial production of DHA.
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